Who We Are – h2o Physio
Who we are
h2o physio, based at Teddington Hydrotherapy Pool, was set up by two Chartered Physiotherapists, Emma Peppiatt and Tamsyn Burchell, who have both had many years of working in aquatic therapy.
h2o physio provides individual aquatic therapy treatment for a variety of conditions, including sports injuries, back pain, joint replacement surgery, post fracture or orthopaedic surgery, arthritis, neurological disorders and balance problems.
Emma Peppiatt
Partner h2o physio
Physiotherapist (Ortho/MSK)
Emma trained as a physiotherapist at St Thomas’ Hospital, London and graduated in 1991. Since qualifying she has worked at The Royal Free Hospital (London), St George’s Hospital (London), The Chelsea and Westminster Hospital (London), Private Practice in Geneva (Switzerland) and The New Victoria Hospital (Kingston-Upon-Thames).
Along with Tamsyn she founded h2o physio in 2013. She offers home visits for orthopaedic patients via www.thejointphysio.co.uk.
Emma has been practicing aquatic therapy for over 25 years, including various private hydrotherapy companies in SW London treating a variety of conditions. Since qualifying as a physiotherapist she has completed recognised courses and accreditation in aquatic therapy, including the Bath Hydrotherapy Course, the post-graduate ‘Aquatic Rehabilitation’ course at the University of Hertfordshire as well as the ATACP Foundation and Intermediate courses. She is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Aquatic Therapy Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (ATACP).
Tamsyn Burchell
Partner h2o physio
Physiotherapist (Ortho/MSK)
Tamsyn Burchell trained as a physiotherapist at The West London Institute of Higher Education and graduated in 1991. Since qualifying she has worked at Epsom Hospital, Ashford Hospital, The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, West Middlesex University Hospital, Charing Cross Hospital and The New Victoria Hospital.
She currently works as an Aquatic Therapist at h2ophysio in Teddington.
Tamsyn has been practising aquatic therapy for over 30 years in both the private and NHS sectors treating a wide variety of conditions. She is a member of the Aquatic Therapy Association of Chartered Physiotherapists and has completed all relevant recognised post graduate courses in aquatic therapy. She is also a member of The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and registered with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Catherine Greenstreet
Physiotherapist (Ortho/MSK)
Catherine trained as a physiotherapist at Brunel University School of Physiotherapy and graduated in 1999. Since qualifying she has worked at Queen Mary’s and Kingston Hospitals.
She currently works as a physiotherapist at New Victoria Hospital in Kingston as a Women’s Health Physiotherapist and runs her own private practice in Teddington. She has 20 years experience treating a variety of orthopaedic, low back and pelvic pain conditions.
Catherine has been practising aquatic therapy since 2004 both privately and in the NHS and ran classes for the Richmond Back Pain group. She is a member of the professional network the Aquatic Therapy Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (ATACP), Pelvic Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy (POGP), a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and a member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Vanya Stancheva
Physiotherapist (neuro)
Vanya graduated from the University of Ruse in Bulgaria in 2004 with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy. Vanya has a wealth of expertise in Elderly care, Falls prevention and Neurological Rehabilitation. Throughout her career, Vanya has worked in private neurological rehabilitation settings (Ascot Rehab and The Neurorehab Practice in Hampton), providing both inpatient and outpatient treatment, as well as delivering physiotherapy services to clients in their own homes.
Vanya is passionate about helping people maximise their independence, improve their mobility, and achieve their rehabilitation goals through personalised, evidence-based treatment.
For the past eight years, Vanya has practised Aquatic Therapy, supporting individuals with a wide range of neurological conditions. She has completed the Post-graduate Neurological Aquatic Therapy Course in the UK (ATACP). Vanya is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). She is a member of the Aquatic Therapy Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (ATACP).
Sarah Oates
Physiotherapist (neuro)
Sarah trained as a Physiotherapist at the University of Pretoria in South Africa and graduated in 2006. She worked in public hospitals in South Africa for two years before moving to the UK in 2009. Sarah then worked in various NHS and private services in and around London, with experience working in the community and specialist Neurological Rehabilitation centres.
Sarah is the Clinical Team Lead Neuro Physiotherapist at the Neuro Rehab Practice in Hampton, London.
Sarah has been practising Aquatic Therapy for nearly 10 years. She has completed the ATACP Foundation Course in Aquatic Therapy and in-service training with experienced clinicians at her previous places of work.
Sarah is HCPC registered and a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and The Association of Physiotherapists in Neurology (ACPIN).
Hayley Goddard
Physiotherapist (neuro)
Hayley is currently working at the Neuro Rehab Practice in Hampton as one of their Specialist Neuro Physiotherapists. https://www.neurorehabpractice.co.uk/
Hayley graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2020 with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy. Hayley has worked in NHS hospitals such as the John Radcliffe Hospital (Oxford), the Royal Free Hospital (Hampstead), and then moved to New Zealand to work with clients in their own homes as a provider for the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC).
Hayley has practiced aquatic therapy with clients with a broad spectrum of neurological conditions in private and NHS settings. She has also completed the ATACP Foundation Course in Aquatic Therapy.
Hayley is HCPC registered, a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and a member of The Association of Physiotherapists in Neurology (ACPIN).
Sarah Luscombe
Administrator
Sarah has been working in administrative roles for many years with a focus on physiotherapy and rehab expertise for the past 20 years.
She worked as part of a close knit team within a very busy physiotherapy inpatient and outpatient department at Mount Alvernia Hospital in Guildford for 10 years. She then joined the physiotherapy team at The Clavadel where she worked using her skills and knowledge organising both physiotherapy and hydrotherapy appointments for both inpatients and outpatients and providing administrative support for the department.
More recently she has been working with The Joint Physio team using her experience in offering guidance and information in providing physiotherapy at home for patients both pre and post surgery. She has been working with the current h2o Physio team for the past year where she continues to enjoy using her experience in administration and patient interaction.
Nadine Boulter
Poolside Receptionist
Nadine had a career in the perfumery, skincare and cosmetic industry for all
her working life. This took her all over the UK and abroad. In the last 20 years Nadine has undergone various orthopaedic surgery and has experienced
aquatic therapy herself.
She is a strong advocate for aquatic therapy. She is an amazing receptionist and enjoys meeting all our patients and seeing them progress. She is always brilliant at reassuring some of our more nervous clients.
She joined the h2o physio team as our poolside receptionist in 2020.